SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



HMHRYLLIS. 



A royal family of bulbs, with large unibels of magni- 

 ficent liiy-like flowers of largest size and richest color- 

 in" tan be kept in pots the year round, or planted 

 oiu in open ground during Summer. Alternate rest 

 and growth il the secret of big Amaryllis blossoms, 

 and lots of them. While growing give them all the 

 sun and moisture possible; but while at rest give very 

 little water or none at all. 



FORM©SISSIMa.-(!) Also known as tJbe Scarlet 

 Mexican UK. There is hardly a flower which has such 

 a deep, rich, Velvety, crimson color, a color so intensely 

 brilliant as this. It is a free bloomer, and succeeds well 

 either in pots or in the open ground, and blooms very 

 soon after planting, can also be grown in water, simi- 

 lar to Hvacinths. la cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



YITTaTH —(2) A most handsome variety, im- 

 mense flowers and continuous bloomer. Color, Y^i\^ 

 ground, beautifully penciled and striped pink and red. 

 '■ A dazzling combination of colors. 2.5 cents each; 3 for (jS cents. 



■nPPiaiSieE --'3) Blooms nearly the entire season, producing from 10 

 to 15 farge flowers per bulb. Colbr, deep crimson scarlet, stripedwnh 

 whie making It decidedly attractive and handsome. In Europe th.< 

 itiYul \m™?ylUs^ is considered one of the most popular among the species, 

 . onri 'iiwMvs in eVeat demand. 40 cents each; 8 for Si. OU. » .. ,, .v. 

 RPIiaO0NNa SPECTaBILIS Bie©L0R.-Tho finest of all the 

 B^lf(h>nna lflie~ its brnd^me and showy flowers being larger than those .. 

 fhe ordinary species The color of the flowers is white, a delicate carnation at 

 the base and rose toward the upper part, striped or marble in bright carmaie. 

 The large umbels of This magnificent Amaryllis are beautiful beyond descrip- 

 tion a ffng™ flower with a little green forming a splendid bouquet The bulbs 

 thrive beft ma ll°ht, sandy soil, and maybe planted rather deep, different from 

 me hods obse?vtd with ofher AmarvUis. A strong point in itS-favor is that they are 

 Perfectly hardy, needing no protection whatever. No collection of bulbs is complet e 

 Suhoiit th^ un Que hardv Amaryllis, and should readily find a place in every gar- 

 den for having s^o many lood quklities it commends itself to 'ilV°'''''h "/fnr'^opn/.' 

 hpa itiful lilv-like rtowerl will last for a week in water. 2o cents each; 3 for 60 cents 

 I «NGIPOLia aLBa.-Enormous foliage; large clusters of pure white, sweet 

 gce^id flowTrl; a vl?y " Usfactory v ariety. 30 cents each; 2 for oO cents. 



One large bulb of each of the above 5 

 Grand amarylUs only $1.00. postpaid 



j Special flmaryllis Offer. 



PftNeY-LEaVED eaLHDIUMS. 



No plant la more desirable for floral decorations, 

 ereenhouse culture or window boxes, than the fancy- 

 leaved Caladiums. They are easily grown, thriving 

 either in pots or boxes in the house, or m shady situa- 

 tions out-of-doors, and should be planted in fairly en- 

 riched sandv loam. They produce elegant large leaves, 

 spotted, marked and variegated with white, pink, 

 scarlet, etc. They are among our finest foliage plants, 

 and are always greatly admired. The bulbs should be 

 dried off in October and kept in a warm, dry place 

 during Winter. They can be started into growth 

 again In the Spring, when they will give an abun- 

 dance of handsome foliage all .Summer and tall. 

 I have a flne supply to offer in mixture, embracing 

 • wide range of colors and markings. 



30 cents each, 3 for 75 cents, 82.75 per dozen. 



Fancy Leaved Caladiums 



Hardy Herbaceous Paeonies. 



HIIROY HERBaeEOUS P?E©IVIES. 



Magnificent and perfectly hardy plants, almost ri- 

 valing the Rose in brilliancy of color and perfection 

 of bloom. The fragrance of the large flowers resem- 

 ble that of a highly scented rose. They require lutle 

 or no care, and if planted in ordinary garden soil, 

 •well enriched with good manure, will thrive sp.en- 

 didly and produce larger and finer blooms when fully 

 established. Especially adapted for shrubbery or 

 grouping on the lawn as well as for garden culture. 



Separate Colors. Pink, White or Red, 30 cents 

 each; :i for 75 cents. ^ „„„ 



Mixed Colors, embracing many beautiful and var- 

 ious sorts, 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



PHRYNIUM, VaRIEOaTDM. 



"Its manner of growth is much like that of a Canna, 

 the leaves born on erect foot stalks, with spreading 

 blades ofoblong lanceolate form, 6 to 10 inches long 

 and 2 to i inches broad. They are bright pale green, 

 beautifully variegated white and pale gold, the va- 

 riegation being extremely diversified. In some 

 leaves the whole area is white, in others only one- 

 half, in others again, it la confined to the interspaces 

 between two or three of the nerves, while In others it 

 is reduced to a few stripes. Was introduced from 

 •Singapore In 18S0. It is rarely met with In cultiva- 

 tion in this country. I obtained a few plants nearly 

 five years ago, and have been working up a stock In 

 the meantime. It thrives in sun or shade, in pots or 

 open ground, and Is most beautifully variegated In 

 auv stage of growth, and under any conditions. 1 he 

 tubersBtart quickly and grow off well. .\ll in all the 

 Fhrynium la one of the most desirable things to place 

 in the hands of the masses that I have ever seen; it Is 

 subject to no disease or drawback of any kind. 

 Do not fall to Include Phrynium Varlegatum In your 

 order; you will be pleased with the investment. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; 7 for 81-00. 



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Amaryllis Belladonna B icolor. 



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To my Bulb Department is U7>- 

 necessary, it being generally 

 conceded that this department 

 and my facilities for filling 

 bulb orders, are the most com- 

 plete of any in the United 

 States. - - • 



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ESeULENTDM. 

 Elephant's Ears. 



A very effective, tropical' 

 like plant, suitable either as 

 a single plant on the lawn, 

 masses in beds, or for margins 

 of water. Its very distinct, 

 apron-like leaves often attain 

 the lengthof 3feet by 20inches 

 wide. Bulbs can be stored in 

 dry sand in Winter, and kept 

 from year to year. Large 

 bulbs, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 

 cents; £1.75 per dozen, post- 

 paid. By express, purchaser 

 paving charges, $10.00 per 100. 

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i;.r> nium, Varlegatum* 



